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Language Acquisition Support Worker - Beatrice Strong - 30hrs (see below for details)
Posted on
October 03, 2024
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Job details
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SUPPORT WORKER <p>Salary range: $28.04 to $31.15 <p> <p>We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment. <p>The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward. <p>The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.<p>All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school?s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.<p>As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position Language Acquisition Support Worker. <p>The purpose of the Language Acquisition Support Worker provides language modeling services, oral/manual, depending upon the student need, as part of a communication support continuum and educational assistance including preparation of materials for students who are deaf. The LASW role will provide bilingual/bicultural supports for students who are deaf and hard of hearing to aid in the development of American Sign Language/English.<p><p><p>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <p><p> Facilitate the student?s language acquisition in the educational environment by providing access to ASL in a variety of classroom settings including field trips, assemblies, alternative programs; language acquisition support may also include other school environment settings such as recess and nutrition breaks, as required.<p> Bring educational activities and conversation to a student?s linguistic level through language modeling.<p> <p> Increase the student?s vocabulary, syntax and critical thinking.<p> Interact with the student to focus their attention on relevant information, guide appropriate responses, advise student of social expectations, including but not limited to turn taking, appropriate vocalization and how language is influenced by social distance.<p> Provide educational support in collaboration with the teacher(s) and other support staff personnel.<p> Prepare for the day by maintaining good communication with the teacher, becoming familiar with content areas and developing strategies to facilitate student success.<p> Participate in parent teacher interviews, case conferences, and IEP meetings when directed by the teacher or Principal.<p> <p> In conjunction with the teacher, establish a physical setting within the learning environment for communication interaction.<p> Meet with designated system special education teachers and classroom teachers on a regular basis regarding the communication needs of the student.<p> Participate as an active member of the educational team and acts as an adult role model to all students.<p> Other duties as assigned.<p><p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED <p><p> Two (2) year college diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Youth Care Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or ASL Instructor.<p> Sign Language Proficiency minimum ASL 303 or ASL as their primary language.<p> <p>
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LocationPort Hope, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
Jobillico
#14606990
Advertised until
2024-11-01
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